STWG: Space Solar – Providing Clean Energy from Space

28th July 2026 from 12:15pm — 12:55pm • Online Event

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Join the STWG for a free online conversation with Martin Soltau CEng, BSC(Hons), FIMechE is co-CEO of Space Solar 28th of July 12:10pm – 12:55pm.

Martin Soltau CEng, BSC(Hons), FIMechE is co-CEO of Space Solar, an exciting space start-up developing Space Based Solar Power to provide an era-defining new clean energy source from space. He is an entrepreneurial and highly experienced business and engineering leader in the Aerospace and Renewable Energy sectors. He directed the UK government techno-economic study into the viability of Space Based Solar Power as a new energy technology which could help the UK deliver Net Zero. He co-founded the Space Energy Initiative, a collaboration between Government and UK space and energy organisations promoting the advancement of this technology.

Martin gained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bristol University. He studied aerospace systems with Martin Marietta in Orlando, before joining W. Vinten to lead the development of fast jet tactical reconnaissance systems for a number of air forces around the world. Appointed Head of Programmes for Smiths Aerospace (GE Aviation), he led major aircraft systems and equipment programmes for the US aerospace primes, before joining Frazer-Nash Consultancy to develop and lead their Aerospace and Space business.

Martin is a member of both the International Academy of Astronautics permanent committee on Space Solar Power, and International Astronautical Federation Space Power Committee.

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